Thanks all for the replies. Especially like the suggestion about putting split on the tag and of the barrel knot. Many of the breaks at the knot were twisted, so maybe bad knot. The Orvis knot seems...

Desperate to wet a line. I know it may not be ideal, but was thinking to hit this section (Buford Dam) in the AM. Anyone have some tips to keep the summer skunk off and also how early will they open...

Thanks guys love the feedback you can get here on NGTO! Do you know if there is any way to put out before Horseshie Bend and shorten the trip? Also I fished the DH quite a bit this winter and spring...